What a stunning and serene garden nestled within the busy life of Marrakech. I stopped in here while waiting on my 4pm flight to Munich, Germany for Eid break. Eid al-Adha is where Muslim families gather to sacrifice and feast on a sheep. This is a Commemoration of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his young first-born and only son in obedience of a command from God.
The gardens were landscaped by Jacques Majorelle, a Frenchman, in 1947.
It is "one of the 20th century's most mysterious gardens".
The grounds consist of a variety of cactus, agave, and exotic trees that come from 5 continents.
Yves Saint Laurent restored the property and his work is inspired in the gardens. 
He has a memorial here. 
This is where he stayed when he visited Kech:
Some of these plants are very unique...
Some of Laurent's famous postcards are displayed in a gallery here. I especially admired this one as it is my birth year!
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